First of all, you will need sighted assistance as you cannot use JAWS to re-install Windows. You will need to turn off your computer and insert your Windows XP CD-rom into the drive; then, turn it on and continuously press the letter C until the computer begins to boot from the CD. The setup will then guide you through the process of formatting your computer and re-installing Windows XP. You may get a prompt during the install asking you if you wish to run Narrator during the setup. If so, click yes and then you will have speech during the setup. -----Original Message----- From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jim Talley Sent: October 16, 2004 1:36 PM To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Formatting hard drive with Jaws Hello my fellow wizards( chuckle) can any of you tell me how to erase everything on my hard drive. I am getting a new computer, and will be donating my old one. I am using Jaws 5.1 with Win XP pro. Your instructions will be greatly appreciated! SERENDIPITY -- To post a message to the list, send it to jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send a message to jfw-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. Archives located at: //www.freelists.org/archives/jfw If you have any concerns about the list, post received from the list, or the way the list is being run, do not post them to the list. Rather contact the list owner at jfw-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx -- To post a message to the list, send it to jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send a message to jfw-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line. Archives located at: //www.freelists.org/archives/jfw If you have any concerns about the list, post received from the list, or the way the list is being run, do not post them to the list. Rather contact the list owner at jfw-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx